O-Score proof

Iotova wins Bulgaria’s presidential runoff in initial results as drone attacks hit ships off its Black Sea coast

3O-Score3 · Covered5 of 13 major U.S. outlets as of Nov 2 · See proof →

The math

Outlets checked: 13 major U.S. national outlets.
Confirmed reports of this story: 5.
5 found → O-Score 3 (Covered). Higher means more overlooked.

Score	Meaning	Major U.S. outlets that covered it
10	Fully overlooked	0 of 13 outlets
8	Barely covered	1 outlet
6, 5	Lightly covered	2 outlets (6) · 3 outlets (5)
4, 3	Covered ← this story	4 outlets (4) · 5 outlets (3)
2, 1, 0	Widely covered	6–7 outlets (2) · 8–10 outlets (1) · 11–13 outlets (0)

Provisional: AP, Reuters and CBS News block direct site search, and the other 10 outlets’ site search only loads in a live browser, so all 13 were checked through Google News and Bing News instead. Those checks were complete for every outlet.

Checked Nov 2, 2026, 10:31 AM ET · coverage window: 2026-10-25 to 2026-11-03 (9 days, built around this story’s publish date of 2026-11-01). Scored after publication.

Every outlet

Outlet	Result	Searches run
AP apnews.com	Found: Iliana Yotova wins runoff to become Bulgaria’s first elected female president - AP News (2026-11-02)	google-news: "Iotova Bulgaria runoff site:apnews.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Iotova Bulgaria runoff site:apnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bulgaria presidential runoff site:apnews.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bulgaria presidential runoff site:apnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bulgaria Black Sea drone ships site:apnews.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bulgaria Black Sea drone ships site:apnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) 17 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Bulgarian incumbent president faces pro-Western reformist in runoff on Sunday Presidential race in Bulgaria heads to runoff due to record low turnout Initial results suggest Yotova wins runoff to become Bulgaria’s first elected female president - AP News Drones strike a container ship off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast and its crew members are rescued - AP News Man serving a life sentence for murder slips through a fence and escapes a Tennessee prison - AP News Presidential race in Bulgaria heads to runoff due to record low turnout - AP News 2 men charged with UK national security offenses over incident at US-run military base in England - AP News Bulgarian incumbent president faces pro-Western reformist in runoff on Sunday - AP News Latest news - AP News Iliana Yotova wins runoff to become Bulgaria’s first elected female president Bulgarians vote in a presidential runoff marked by regional security threats Ship sinks off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast after being hit by drones - AP News Drone attack hits container ship off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast; all crew members rescued - AP News - AP News Drones strike a container ship off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast and its crew members are rescued Ship sinks off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast after being hit by drones A US cruise ship suspends a global voyage in Asia due to fuel costs, stranding 200 passengers Own site search: HTTP 403 (could not use)
Reuters reuters.com	Found: Bulgaria elects Iliana Iotova, ally of PM Radev, as its first female president - Reuters (2026-11-02)	google-news: "Iotova Bulgaria runoff site:reuters.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Iotova Bulgaria runoff site:reuters.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bulgaria presidential runoff site:reuters.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bulgaria presidential runoff site:reuters.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bulgaria Black Sea drone ships site:reuters.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bulgaria Black Sea drone ships site:reuters.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) 99 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Bulgaria's acting President Iotova takes lead in presidential runoff vote, exit polls show - Reuters Greek container ship sinks after drone attack off Bulgaria - Reuters Putin says Moscow seeks better European ties, conflict will produce no winners - Reuters One dead in Russian missile attack on Kyiv, Ukrainian officials say - Reuters Six killed in helicopter crash in Indian Himalayan state, ANI says - Reuters US, Canada see growing interest in limited ceasefire in Black Sea - Reuters Hungarian court dismisses challenge to CATL's Debrecen battery plant, Chinese state media reports - Reuters Trump on Iran war: It's going to get wrapped up soon - Reuters Israel demolishes gunmen's homes in West Bank operation that has displaced thousands - Reuters India says trade deal with US will not hurt its farmers - Reuters Indian retail investors tap $234 million in margin funding to trade Jio Platforms on debut day - Reuters BOJ declares victory in hitting price target, signals near-term hikes - Reuters Nigerian families and survivors seek justice over miners' deaths - Reuters Germany's Merz to relay Asian partners' protectionism concerns to Brussels - Reuters Five killed in fresh ethnic violence in India's Manipur state - Reuters Egypt fears escalation in Iran war would be more destructive, foreign minister says - Reuters Bayer wins Roundup weedkiller cancer trial while awaiting settlement ruling - Reuters Equities and bond yields dip with AI jitters and economic data in focus - Reuters Colombia government proposes steep spending cut as fiscal woes deepen - Reuters Canada reports limited progress in trade talks with US - Reuters Pope Leo says he hopes Oleshky truce could spur Ukraine-Russia peace efforts - Reuters Fitch revises France's outlook to 'negative' on worsening debt dynamics - Reuters EXCLUSIVE: Rio Tinto proposes 56% pay jump for CEO as mining sector fights for talent - Reuters UK's CMA opens investigation into Meta's terms for publishers and advertisers - Reuters Police clear new Lisbon housing protest camp after thousands rally - Reuters Bulgaria heads to presidential runoff after close vote - Reuters Israeli stocks fall, shekel weakens as Netanyahu bloc beats election forecasts - Reuters German inflation cools on fuel tax cut, economy grows more than expected in Q3 - Reuters French centrists' feuding increases odds of Le Pen-Melenchon runoff - Reuters Ukraine sends drones towards Moscow, Russia strikes Kharkiv, officials say - Reuters Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro arrives in US after election defeat - Reuters Indian shares rise after Fed holds rates steady; earnings-led gains boost optimism - Reuters Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine as drones damage Russian facility - Reuters Poland's Sikorski calls for rapid ceasefire in Black Sea to allow food shipments - Reuters Spanish minister refuses to resign over second major train crash on his watch - Reuters Residents leave Russian-occupied Oleshky by bus under truce brokered by Melania Trump - Reuters DeepSeek AI model shows safety gaps in independent tests - Reuters 'Nobody heard us' – why Gen Z are leading protests across Europe - Reuters Putin salutes Musk's genius as Russia plays catch-up with Starlink - Reuters Thousands rally outside Portugal's parliament over housing crisis, police operations - Reuters Harassed by Russian drones, Ukraine's trains keep on rolling - Reuters Weak domestic returns fuel India's overseas retail investing boom - Reuters Six reasons Democrats may fall short of a midterm landslide in November - Reuters Critics attack 'anti-democratic' French bill making rioters pay - Reuters Explosions heard in Ukraine's Kyiv, Reuters witness says - Reuters Gold rises as lower oil prices ease inflation fears ahead of Fed meeting - Reuters Gloom in Moscow as Vucic's defeat in Serbia deprives Russia of an ally - Reuters Global leaders congratulate Brazil President Lula on reelection - Reuters Ukrainian who fled Oleshky views US-brokered ceasefire with deep scepticism - Reuters Egypt's pound hits record low against dollar - Reuters - Reuters Walmart cuts holiday meal basket price to $3.50 per person - Reuters DIP Holding seeks to raise up to $543 million in first UAE IPO of the year - Reuters DUP to cease cooperation in Northern Ireland power-sharing executive over banned parade - Reuters Japan's Katayama signals hope of bigger surplus from central bank's ETF sales - Reuters Insurer AIA Group's third-quarter new business value falls 5% - Reuters High inflation to persist globally into next year, Reuters poll shows - Reuters UK's FTSE 100 muted as GSK, Unilever losses temper bank gains after budget - Reuters Netherlands won't join 2027 Eurovision Song Contest as Israel protest continues - Reuters Number of residents leaving Oleshky still unclear, Kyiv says - Reuters Pope Leo to meet survivors of abuse by clergy in Latin America, Vatican says - Reuters Russian drone strike kills 14 on Ukrainian rail platform, 6 die in other attacks - Reuters Bulgaria's Iotova wins presidential runoff, near-final results show Bulgaria's acting President Iotova takes lead in presidential runoff vote, exit polls show Bulgaria heads to presidential runoff after close vote Biden-era officials who quit over Gaza urge 2028 candidates to denounce policy architects - Reuters Borsa Istanbul general manager detained in fund investigation, Anadolu Agency says - Reuters UK budget: Healey accepts smaller fiscal buffer after global shocks hit economy - Reuters Morning Bid: RBNZ throws markets a curveball - Reuters Walmart's margins in Mexico tighten as costs outpace sales growth - Reuters Iraqi court sentences six French men to life in prison for Islamic State membership - Reuters Brazil's Lula reelected president in runoff vote - Reuters US-brokered truce appears to hold in Ukrainian town close to starvation - Reuters Now home, Venezuela opposition leader Machado walks tightrope with supporters, Trump - Reuters Britain's minimum wage to rise nearly 4%, Times reports - Reuters Indian equity benchmarks muted as elevated oil, Fed in focus - Reuters Who could Brazil's Lula pick for finance minister? - Reuters Saudis say Riyadh airport partly reopens despite renewed Houthi threats - Reuters Italy's League leader Salvini secures reappointment ahead of polls next year - Reuters Trump heads to Iowa, Kansas for rallies before midterms - Reuters Syngenta Group reports lower revenue after heatwave hits sales - Reuters Bank of China Q3 profit rises 6.36% - Reuters US sanctions North Korean network accused of defrauding businesses - Reuters Mozambique seeks to negotiate more debt relief after China reschedules payments - Reuters Explainer: What is Islamic State, the militant group Jordan targeted in Syria? - Reuters Global leaders congratulate Brazil President Lula on reelection Bolsonaro refuses to concede, says he will seek annulment of Brazil vote Drones hit container ship off Bulgaria, crew safe and ashore - Reuters Turkey warns against further attacks by Russia, Ukraine on Black Sea vessels - Reuters Greek PM calls for global maritime truce after Greek ship sunk in drone attack - Reuters EXCLUSIVE: Greek PM calls Turkey-Libya maritime deal 'void;' calls for global truce after Black Sea attacks - Reuters Russian sabotage network believed to have caused Romanian fire, prosecutors say - Reuters Articles sitemap of 2026-10-30 - Reuters Articles sitemap of 2026-10-29 - Reuters Articles sitemap of 2026-10-27 - Reuters Greek container ship sinks after drone attack off Bulgaria Drones hit container ship off Bulgaria, crew safe and ashore Turkey warns against further attacks by Russia, Ukraine on Black Sea vessels France temporarily sends maritime patrol plane to Black Sea after cargo ship attacks Own site search: HTTP 401 (could not use)
The New York Times nytimes.com	Not found	google-news: "Iotova Bulgaria runoff site:nytimes.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Iotova Bulgaria runoff site:nytimes.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) bing-news: "Bulgaria presidential runoff site:nytimes.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bulgaria Black Sea drone ships site:nytimes.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bulgaria Black Sea drone ships site:nytimes.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) 2 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Russia-Ukraine War - Page 8 - The New York Times A New Era of War: A Nine-Ton U.S. Helicopter Versus a Drone Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
The Washington Post washingtonpost.com	Found: Iliana Yotova wins runoff to become Bulgaria’s first elected female president - The Washington Post (2026-11-02)	google-news: "Iotova Bulgaria runoff site:washingtonpost.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Iotova Bulgaria runoff site:washingtonpost.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bulgaria presidential runoff site:washingtonpost.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bulgaria presidential runoff site:washingtonpost.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bulgaria Black Sea drone ships site:washingtonpost.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bulgaria Black Sea drone ships site:washingtonpost.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) 8 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story 21 days: Inside Lula’s race to resurrect his campaign — and go viral - The Washington Post Presidential race in Bulgaria heads to runoff due to record low turnout - The Washington Post Bulgarian incumbent president faces pro-Western reformist in runoff on Sunday - The Washington Post Bulgarians vote in a presidential runoff marked by regional security threats - The Washington Post Iliana Yotova wins runoff to become Bulgaria’s first elected female president Drone attack hits container ship off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, defense minister says - The Washington Post Ship sinks off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast after being hit by drones - The Washington Post Drone attack hits container ship off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast; all crew members rescued Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
The Wall Street Journal wsj.com	Not found	google-news: "Iotova Bulgaria runoff site:wsj.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Iotova Bulgaria runoff site:wsj.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bulgaria presidential runoff site:wsj.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bulgaria presidential runoff site:wsj.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bulgaria Black Sea drone ships site:wsj.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bulgaria Black Sea drone ships site:wsj.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) 2 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Lula Wins Fourth Term in Brazil Election Upset Russia’s Shadow Fleet Turns to Nets and Rubber Tires for Makeshift Drone Armor - WSJ Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
CNN cnn.com	Not found	google-news: "Iotova Bulgaria runoff site:cnn.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Iotova Bulgaria runoff site:cnn.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bulgaria presidential runoff site:cnn.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bulgaria presidential runoff site:cnn.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bulgaria Black Sea drone ships site:cnn.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bulgaria Black Sea drone ships site:cnn.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Presidential race in Bulgaria heads to runoff due to record low turnout Spain train crash piles pressure on a PM already on the brink - CNN How Lula beat Bolsonaro, broke records and halted the region’s right-wing wave - CNN Sitemap - October 2026 - CNN How Lula beat Bolsonaro, broke records and halted the region’s right-wing wave Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
Fox News foxnews.com	Not found	google-news: "Iotova Bulgaria runoff site:foxnews.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Iotova Bulgaria runoff site:foxnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bulgaria presidential runoff site:foxnews.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bulgaria presidential runoff site:foxnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bulgaria Black Sea drone ships site:foxnews.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bulgaria Black Sea drone ships site:foxnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) 1 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Conservative wave hits roadblock in Brazil as Lula holds off Bolsonaro challenge Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
NBC News nbcnews.com	Found: Iliana Yotova wins runoff to become Bulgaria’s first elected female president - NBC News (2026-11-02)	google-news: "Iotova Bulgaria runoff site:nbcnews.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Iotova Bulgaria runoff site:nbcnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bulgaria presidential runoff site:nbcnews.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bulgaria presidential runoff site:nbcnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bulgaria Black Sea drone ships site:nbcnews.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bulgaria Black Sea drone ships site:nbcnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) 7 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Iliana Yotova wins runoff to become Bulgaria’s first elected female president Bulgarians vote in a presidential runoff marked by regional security threats - NBC News Bulgaria holds a presidential election dominated by economic hardship and the Ukraine war - NBC News Asia News: Breaking News and Analysis on Asia Politics, Business & More - NBC News Pop Culture News: Updates on Music, Movies, TV and Celebrities - NBC News Bulgarians vote in a presidential runoff marked by regional security threats NBC News articles 2026 november Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
CBS News cbsnews.com	Not found	google-news: "Iotova Bulgaria runoff site:cbsnews.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Iotova Bulgaria runoff site:cbsnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bulgaria presidential runoff site:cbsnews.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bulgaria presidential runoff site:cbsnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bulgaria Black Sea drone ships site:cbsnews.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bulgaria Black Sea drone ships site:cbsnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) 2 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Lula wins 4th term as Brazil's president, beating Flávio Bolsonaro in runoff, but Bolsonaro rejects results Lula wins fourth term as Brazil's president in closely contested runoff Own site search: HTTP 406 (could not use)
ABC News abcnews.go.com	Not found	google-news: "Iotova Bulgaria runoff site:abcnews.go.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Iotova Bulgaria runoff site:abcnews.go.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bulgaria presidential runoff site:abcnews.go.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bulgaria presidential runoff site:abcnews.go.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bulgaria Black Sea drone ships site:abcnews.go.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bulgaria Black Sea drone ships site:abcnews.go.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
NPR npr.org	Not found	google-news: "Iotova Bulgaria runoff site:npr.org after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Iotova Bulgaria runoff site:npr.org" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bulgaria presidential runoff site:npr.org after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bulgaria presidential runoff site:npr.org" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bulgaria Black Sea drone ships site:npr.org after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bulgaria Black Sea drone ships site:npr.org" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) 2 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Brazil's left-wing President Lula elected for fourth term Elections Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
USA Today usatoday.com	Not found	google-news: "Iotova Bulgaria runoff site:usatoday.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Iotova Bulgaria runoff site:usatoday.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bulgaria presidential runoff site:usatoday.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bulgaria presidential runoff site:usatoday.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bulgaria Black Sea drone ships site:usatoday.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bulgaria Black Sea drone ships site:usatoday.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) 2 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Trump alleges Lula’s win in Brazil looks like 'another rigged election' Trump says he approves of Flávio Bolsonaro fleeing Brazil for the US Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
Bloomberg bloomberg.com	Found: Incumbent Yotova Wins Bulgarian President Vote, Exit Poll Shows - Bloomberg (2026-11-01)	google-news: "Iotova Bulgaria runoff site:bloomberg.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Iotova Bulgaria runoff site:bloomberg.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bulgaria presidential runoff site:bloomberg.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bulgaria presidential runoff site:bloomberg.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bulgaria Black Sea drone ships site:bloomberg.com after:2026-10-25 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bulgaria Black Sea drone ships site:bloomberg.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-25–2026-11-03) 10 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Ukraine-Skeptic Faces Challenge in Bulgarian Vote: What to Watch - Bloomberg Bulgaria Faces Election Runoff After President Falls Short - Bloomberg Incumbent Yotova Wins Bulgarian President Vote, Exit Poll Shows - Bloomberg.com Lula Wins Brazil Presidential Election in Surprise Comeback - Bloomberg.com Brazil Picks Lula as Leader It Dislikes Least - Bloomberg.com Battery Industry Reels From Hungary’s Power Shift - Bloomberg EU and Canada Seek to Cement Alliance at Montreal Summit - Bloomberg Bolsonaro Launches Longshot Bid to Annul Election Loss to Lula Wheat Erases Black Sea Premium as Russia Signals Shipping Talks - Bloomberg.com The US-China Tech Cold War Is Moving Undersea Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)

Related coverage, not counted

CNN: Presidential race in Bulgaria heads to runoff due to record low turnout - CNN (2026-10-25). About the first round heading to a runoff (Oct 25), not the runoff result. Not counted.

Search terms

“Iotova Bulgaria runoff”, “Bulgaria presidential runoff”, “Bulgaria Black Sea drone ships”

Method

Back-scored after publication: coverage window 2026-10-25 to 2026-11-03, built around the story’s publish date (2026-11-01), 7 days before to 21 days after (or to the check date)
google-news site: search with after:/before: dates (3 term variants)
bing-news site: search, results filtered to the window (3 term variants)
Google News wire search (terms + “Reuters” / “Associated Press”) to catch wire copies; only articles on each outlet’s own site count
editor read of every candidate headline; each counted match was opened, or the block recorded

A match counts only if the outlet’s own article is about this story, not a passing mention. “Not found” means not found by these methods; search engines index only part of each site. Scores are rechecked at 24 hours, 3 days, 7 days and 30 days.